Storm Lake
Rating - Fair
Thursday, Feb 02 2023
Ice thickness is around 8-13 inches, but there are thinner areas. Conditions are variable and can change quickly from one area to another on this lake; check ice thickness often as you move. There are areas of open water or thin ice near the big island and at a seam that starts at the Casino point area and extends northeast. Walleye - Fair: Most anglers have been on the east side of the lake. The bite is hit-or-miss using minnows and jigging spoons. Best bite is evenings. White Bass - Fair. Yellow Bass - Fair to Good: Most fish are around 7- to 8-inches. Yellow Perch - Fair: Use small jigs tipped with a minnow.
Thursday, Feb 02 2023
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GPS: 42.6430° N, 95.2019° WAccess Info
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Storm Lake
Rating - Fair
Ice thickness is around 8-13 inches, but there are thinner areas. Conditions are variable and can change quickly from one area to another on this lake; check ice thickness often as you move. There are areas of open water or thin ice near the big island and at a seam that starts at the Casino point area and extends northeast. Walleye - Fair: Most anglers have been on the east side of the lake. The bite is hit-or-miss using minnows and jigging spoons. Best bite is evenings. White Bass - Fair. Yellow Bass - Fair to Good: Most fish are around 7- to 8-inches. Yellow Perch - Fair: Use small jigs tipped with a minnow.
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